Damon and Krasinski wrote the script together from an idea formed between Krasinski and author/screenwriter Dave Eggers (Away We Go, Where the Wild Things Are), the latter of whom wrote an earlier draft.

The pair will star as high-flying executives, with Damon finding his life turned around after his arrival in a small town.

Damon most recently leant his voice to Happy Feet Two. Krasinski is best known for starring in the US remake of The Office.